Shellfish monitoring at Sandspit estuary, 30 November | Event in Leigh | AllEvents

Shellfish monitoring at Sandspit estuary

Friends of Awa Matakanakana

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Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm

3 hours

1440 Sandspit Road, Sandspit 0982

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Date & Location

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm - Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 am (NZDT)

1440 Sandspit Road, Sandspit 0982

1440 Sandspit Rd, Sandspit, Warkworth 0982, New Zealand, Leigh

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About the event

Shellfish monitoring at Sandspit estuary
We need your help!

Give as much time as you can to help us count and measure the shellfish at Sandspit estuary.

Each year Friends of Awa Matakanakana volunteers collect data to better understand the state of the awa and estuary. This year, a date clash has meant our regular young volunteers are unable to attend and we need the community to give us a hand.

All equipment will be provided, as well as guidance on the simple methodology. Bring a buddy and work in pairs.

Counting shellfish provides an insight into the changes occurring in the rivers. The dominant shellfish inhabiting Sandspit estuary are tuangi (cockles), and others include whelks, nutshells, pipi, wedge and horn shells.

Tuangi are filter feeders that help clean the estuary water and they are an important food for marine animals. They are sensitive to pollution, rising water temperatures, overharvesting, and excessive sediment.

We will provide a sausage sizzle to thank you for your mahi. Please make sure you register at Humanitix https://events.humanitix.com/shellfish-monitoring-at-sandspit-estuary-2025

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Shellfish monitoring at Sandspit estuary, 30 November | Event in Leigh | AllEvents
Shellfish monitoring at Sandspit estuary
Sun, 30 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm